Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪfi/
adjective describing someone who is overly critical or disdainful
A1 The dog made a sniffy face when it smelled the unfamiliar scent.
A2 She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I didn't like her favorite movie.
B1 The restaurant had a bit of a sniffy atmosphere, making me feel unwelcome.
B2 The professor's sniffy attitude towards my work made me question my abilities.
C1 Her sniffy remarks about my presentation were uncalled for and unprofessional.
C2 Despite his sniffy demeanor, he was actually quite helpful and knowledgeable in his field.
adverb in a manner that is overly critical or disdainful
A1 The dog sniffy followed the scent of the treat.
A2 She looked sniffy at the unfamiliar food on her plate.
B1 The cat sniffy approached the new toy cautiously.
B2 He glanced sniffy at the messy room before rolling up his sleeves to clean it.
C1 The detective sniffy examined the crime scene for any clues.
C2 The chef sniffy tasted the sauce before adding it to the dish.
formal The professor had a sniffy attitude towards students who did not meet his high academic standards.
informal She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I couldn't make it to her party.
slang Don't be so sniffy about trying new foods, you might actually like it!
figurative His sniffy remarks about my work made me doubt my abilities.
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